Dr George Richard Puente, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA

Dr George Richard Puente, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 4228 Houma Blvd, Ste 520, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 456-8020.

Dr George Richard Puente is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 20074) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821090192.

Contact Information

Dr George Richard Puente, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Ste 520,
Metairie, LA 70006-3016
(504) 456-8020
(504) 456-8021



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Richard Puente
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr George Richard Puente attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821090192
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/13/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345149365
  • Enrollment ID: I20100804000260

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Richard Puente such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821090192NPI-NPPES
1994073MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 20074 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc3375531379544

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAdministrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528014164
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163760
Enrollment ID: O20031201000636

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Entity NameMetropolitan Gastroenterology Associates Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902822547
PECOS PAC ID: 3274432299
Enrollment ID: O20040108000039

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Entity NameEast Jefferson Physicians Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922293372
PECOS PAC ID: 4587660402
Enrollment ID: O20090127000299

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Entity NameTexas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154837391
PECOS PAC ID: 3375531379
Enrollment ID: O20180125001639

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr George Richard Puente is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George Richard Puente, MD
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Suite S-450,
Marrero, LA 70072-3151

Ph: (504) 349-6423
Dr George Richard Puente, MD
4228 Houma Blvd, Ste 520,
Metairie, LA 70006-3016

Ph: (504) 456-8020

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Metairie, LA

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Tammy Harvey, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Laura Ellen Trunk, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 Andrews Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: 504-833-3617    Fax: 904-376-8770
Dr. Chiemezie Onyewuchi, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3530 Houma Blvd Ste 300, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-264-5142    Fax: 504-455-2648
Dr. Lawrence Levy, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3800 Houma Blvd, #325, Metairie, LA 70006
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Dr. John F Nitsche, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 600b, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-2191    Fax: 504-378-1838

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